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Venacular

Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun

Definition: 1. (Adjective) Used to describe the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular region or country. 2. (Noun) The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular region or country.

Senses:

1. Adjective:

• Popular Sense: Relating to or characteristic of a specific region or country.
• Local Sense: Indigenous or native to a particular region or area.

2. Noun:

• Popular Sense: The speech or language of ordinary people in a specific region or country.
• Local Sense: The local language or dialect spoken by people in a specific region.

Examples:

1. Adjective:

1. The author used venacular expressions to portray the local culture.
2. His venacular accent made it clear he was from the southern region.

2. Noun:

1. The venacular in this area differs greatly from the standard language.
2. She quickly adapted to the local venacular and was able to communicate with the residents.

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